H by Hudson Kaspian Mocassin

In 2004 London-based footwear brand Hudson Shoes created an offshoot of their brand. Called H by Hudson, the kind of younger-brother lineup takes more creative liberties. The results are shoes like the Kaspian Mocassin ($190) made of black hand-sewn calf leather. Finer details include hiking boot fastening and contrasting leather laces for a unique look. Throw these on with a pair of tailored cords, and you’ll have a casual but sophisticated look that will have you looking like you belong on a street in London, rather than just on the street. That just might work out, since you have to be in the UK to acquire them.

Underwear tends to be the all-too-often forgotten sibling of the wardrobe family. So we're shifting the focus from exterior style to what lies closest to our skin. Here's our buying guide to briefs, boxer briefs, trunk briefs, boxer shorts and long underwear.

The Briefing

Long gone are the days when the commuter bike was an old-school mountain bike with a potpourri of parts and a rear wheel that was only roughly true. A rise in people looking to build fitness, lower their carbon footprint or simply have fun while getting around has created a big market for commuter bikes. Here are some of our favorites for 2015.